Chapter 82 by Marina Vittori
An Understated Dominance
âWho said I canât do it? Fine. Then, who else can save Granddad if not me?â Dustin growled. He realized that it was impossible trying to reason with women using logic!
âThe only one who can save Grandpa now is the incredible Dr. Ross Leister!â Dahlia answered with a grim expression.
âThatâs right! Mattâs already gone to call the doctor. If Dr. Leister agrees to help us, we can save Old Mr. Nicholson. Thereâll be no need for a quack like you.â
âDr. Ross Leister? Whoâs that?â Dustin asked. âHeâs Dr. Crossâ apprentice who specializes in treating rare diseases. Heâs way better than you are!â Florence stated proudly.
As soon as the words left her mouth, two people entered the room. The first was Matt. He was followed by a man in his 30s in a white coat and a pair of glasses, with a haughty and pretentious expression on his face. âMatt! Did you manage to get Dr. Leister?â Florence rushed over.
âOf course!â With a gentle smile, Matt introduced the man, âThis is Dr. Leister.â
âSo youâre Dr. Leister! What an honor!â
âYouâre a talented doctor indeed, Dr. Leister. You managed to become Dr. Crossâ apprentice at such a young
age. How amazing!â
âThatâs right! With Dr. Leisterâs help, Old Mr. Nicholson will recover!â
Everyone began singing praises at Ross, especially since he was Dr. Rowan Crossâ apprentice. They had to make a good impression in case they needed his help in the future.
âHonestly, I wouldnât have bothered coming here if it werenât for Mr. Laney. After all, everyone who asks me to treat them is either a highâranking official, an aristocrat, or a wealthy person,â said the man in glasses. He raised his head, peering down at everyone else in the room. âOf course! Itâs an honor to have you here!â Florence and the others agreed, their faces showing signs of flattery.
The man in glasses soaked up the attention, pleased. âThatâs enough. Iâm a busy man, so letâs not dillyâdally and get this over with. Whereâs the patient?â
âOver here!â Florence led the way to Henryâs bed.
âHmmâ¦â The doctor nodded and proceeded to take Henryâs pulse. âSo itâs Havaska? Well, this might be slightly troublesome, but no big matter. A bowl of hot medicine will do the trick.â
âReally? Thatâs great!â
Everyone was overjoyed. As expected, they found the right man for the treatment.
âDoctor, arenât you mistaking something?â Dustin asked.
âWhat?â The man in glasses frowned and gave Dustin a look over. âAnd who are you? How dare you question me!â
âIf it was Havaska, a bowl of hot medicine would take care of it. However, what Granddad has Isnât Havaska but the Flaming Frost Poison!â Dustin asserted.
âWhat do you mean Flaming Frost Poison? Iâve never even heard of it!â The man glared at Dustin and asked, Who are you to criticize me?â
âDr. Leister, this is a misunderstanding. This piece of trash knows nothing. Please pay him no mind.â Florence smiled at the man before turning to Dustin. âYou better stop running your mouth, Rhys! Youâll be done for if you offend Dr. Leister!â she snapped.
âIâm just stating facts. If he hasnât even heard of the poison, I have reason to question his skills,â Dustin replied, shaking his head.
âBoy, do you have any idea who I am? How dare you talk to me like that!â the man demanded furiously.
âI heard that youâre Rowan Crossâ apprentice. However, youâve still got a long way to go. If anyoneâs doing the treatment, it should be him,â Dustin said calmly.
Henryâs condition would only worsen if the man in glasses provided treatment meant for Havaska. Naturally. Dustin doubted this manâs skills.
âHey! Are you done yet? Who do you think you are? What makes you think youâre worthy of asking for my
mentorâs help, you fucker?â the doctor roared.
âDustin, Dr. Cross is away on a retreat and isnât so easily invited. Even Dr. Leister doesnât dare disturb him,â
Matt warned.
âMr. Laney! I came because you asked me personally. Yet instead of thanking me, someone decides to
question me. If this is the thanks I get. Iâm done treating this patient!â The man turned around to leave.
causing an instant frenzy in the room.
âNo! Please, Dr. Leister! This idiot is speaking nonsense. Please donât get mad!â Florence pleaded, pulling him back while she turned to curse at Dustin, âRhys, shut the fuck up! How dare you criticize Dr. Leisterâs way of
treating patients. Get out!â
âThatâs right! Who the fuck are you to point fingers at Dr. Leister?â
âDustin Rhys! How could you be so cruel? Are you going to drive Dr. Leister away so that Old Mr. Nicholson
dies?â
Infuriated, everyone began swearing at Dustin. A man like Dustin, who only cared about showing off and had
no regard for the lives of others, was disgusting!
âEnough of this nonsense. This punk is pissing me off. Throw him out, or Iâm not treating the patient any longer!â threatened the man.
âYes, of course!â Florence apologized profusely. She turned to Dustin and spat, âDidnât you hear what Dr. Leister said, Rhys? Get out of here!â
âYeah! Get out! Donât worsen Old Mr. Nicholsonâs condition any further!â chimed the others.
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Chapter 82
âIâm just acting in Grandpaâs best interest. This person isnât trustworthy.â Dustin tried to defend himself.
âShut up!â Dahlia roared. âDustin, itâs fine if you donât have the skills, but please donât make things worse. Get
out right now!â
âYou donât believe me either?â Dustin frowned.
âYouâre a pathological liar, so why should I?â Pointing at the door, Dahlia commanded, âGet out this instant.
Donât bother Dr. Leister!â